1. health and fitness
2. addiction
3. substance abuse

CADS Dual Diagnosis
Clinical Supervisor
Position Description
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Date:
October 2014
Job Title
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CADS Dual Diagnosis Clinical Supervisor
Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS)
Department
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Dual Diagnosis Service, CADS
Location
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Pitman House, 50 Carrington Road, Pt Chevalier
Reporting To
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Manager, Dual Diagnosis Service – Clinical Team Leader CADS Dual
Diagnosis Service (delegated)
Direct Reports
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NIL
Functional Relationships with
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Internal
Community Alcohol & Drug Services
Consultant Psychiatrist - Dual Diagnosis Service
Clinical Team Leader – Dual Diagnosis Team
CADS Quality & Training Teams
Te Atea Marino
Tupu
Waitemata District Health Board Mental Health Services
External
Alcohol and Drug Services
Mental Health Services
NGO’s
Maori and Pacific Island agencies and services
Other cultural services
Caregivers
Purpose
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To provide scheduled high quality clinical supervision to
designated staff as well as ad hoc supervision to the Dual
Diagnosis team.
To provide high quality evidence based clinical services to
referred clients. Key responsibilities include Clinical
Supervision, Clinical Practice and Service Delivery and
Improvement.
To develop effective and assertive treatment strategies for
those people who have a serious mental illness, which is
complicated by co-existing substance misuse.
To improve integration between mental health and drug and
alcohol services and achieve positive client outcomes
To assist with training and support of mental health and AOD
professionals/support workers in dual diagnosis issues.
To contribute to the leadership of the Dual Diagnosis Service
and team in support of the role of the Clinical Team Leader and
Service Lead Psychiatrist
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CADS Dual Diagnosis
Clinical Supervisor
Position Description
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KEY TASKS
The provision of high quality clinical
supervision to designated staff and high
quality clinical services to referred
clients.
 Clinical Supervision
 Clinical Practice
 Clinical Leadership
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
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Proactive approach to unit planning and
review processes that guides actions
and decision making so as to effect
continuous quality improvement.
 Relationships
 Standards
 Policy
 Audit
 Research
 Quality
Provide specialist mental health/alcohol
& drug assessment and treatment
services to referred clients using
appropriate assessment and treatment
procedures.
 Assessment and Treatment
 Risk management
 Case support
 Consultation
 Client education
 Client Support
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The Community Alcohol and Drug Service Performance
Management System is utilised to provide direct clinical supervision
for staff.
Monitoring and supervision of related Administrative,
Policy/Procedure and Protocol requirements.
Participative clinical practice and supervisory leadership that
ensures outcomes that are effective with people and efficient with
systems.
Maintenance of a caseload of clients (as agreed with Dual Diagnosis
Manager and Clinical Team Leader).
Co-ordination of referrals from Mental Health Services as required.
The Manager and the Clinical Team Leader are advised and
informed in regard to issues/decisions related to day to day
operation of the unit.
Direct clinical supervision is provided to students/interns on clinical
placement and/or staff involved in the implementation of research
and/or quality initiatives when required, as directed by the
Manager.
Ad hoc supervision is provided to members of the clinical team as
required.
Best clinical practice is modelled and an acting up role is taken on in
the absence of the Clinical Team Leader as required.
Contribution to the co-ordination of all unit requirements in regard
to systems and standards, in conjunction with the Clinical Team
Leader and the Manager.
Functional relationships are developed and maintained with CADS
Supervisors, and Quality Team.
Participation in unit and Community Alcohol and Drug Service wide
activities that promote the development of Best Practice Standards
within Community Alcohol and Drug Services
Participation in and contribution to organisational reviews and
audits of Policy/Procedure, Practice Guides and Practice Standards
Promotion of participation in all research and quality initiatives
within the unit.
Clients are prioritised and actioned appropriately and in a timely
manner.
Assessment and treatment of co-existing alcohol and drug issues
and mental health disorders.
Demonstration of planning, risk assessment and management and
positive client outcomes.
Implementation of Harm Reduction model of treatment.
Provision of ongoing assertive case support of clients in
consultation and conjunction with other services.
Provision of consultation via assessment and treatment
recommendations for referred clients.
Management/follow-up plans for clients are
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Clinical Supervisor
Position Description
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KEY TASKS
Family/whanau caregiver
involvement
Group facilitation
Discharge Planning
Documentation
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Effective systems and processes are set up and maintained which
enable liaison to occur.
Relationships are proactively and effectively established with
mental health and alcohol and drug providers that foster mutually
co-operative collaboration and consultation.
An up-to- date knowledge base of community resources and
support services is maintained.
Active participation in liaison with all services that currently and/or
could potentially utilise the Dual Diagnosis Service.
Provision of peer support to mental health and alcohol and drug
professionals, as appropriate.
Establish and maintain effective
networks and relationships for liaison
with Mental Health Services,
Community Alcohol and Drug Services
and related agencies.
Effective systems
Liaison
Peer support
Participate in the provision of education
to health professionals (both internal
and external), referral agencies, clients
and their significant others.
Service Promotion
Education
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
developed, actioned, monitored and evaluated. Clients are seen as
often as clinically indicated.
Client’s management is regularly discussed and reviewed with
clinical team.
Appropriate recommendations and/or referral to others are
actioned to ensure the best outcome for the client.
Clients are supported in developing their own resource systems to
meet their needs.
Family/ whanau and caregivers are encouraged to participate with
client’s treatment with client’s consent.
Provision of group facilitation or co-facilitation as appropriate and
as requested.
Client care is documented and care is provided in accordance with
service protocols, clinical pathways and Standard Operating
Procedures.
A formal discharge report for all clients is completed.
Statistical information collected and recorded as per organisational
and unit requirements.
All clinical file audit requirements are met.
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Active participation in community initiatives that promote
Community Alcohol and Drug Services as a socially responsible
service of excellence.
Active involvement in updating and dissemination of relevant
educational materials.
Provision of both planned and requested education sessions to
services and their staff, as appropriate.
Provision of both planned and requested education sessions to
clients and/or significant others, as appropriate.
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CADS Dual Diagnosis
Clinical Supervisor
Position Description
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Participation in the delivery of Dual
Diagnosis and associated skills training,
as required.
Dual Diagnosis Training
CADS Orientation and Training
Specialist skills training
Evaluation
Involvement in the planning and delivery of the Dual Diagnosis
Training Programme, as required.
Facilitation or co-facilitation of Community Alcohol and Drug
Services CADS Orientation and Training modules, as required.
Provision of both planned and requested specialist skills training
sessions to other services and their staff.
Provide follow-up skill consolidation /consultation as appropriate
post-training.
Involvement in ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of the
training programmes being offered.
To meet organisational requirements
and to undertake activities that
enhances professional development.
Policy & Procedures
Orientation
Performance management and
appraisal
Supervision
Research
Quality
Training
Cultural Safety
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(Applies to Nursing discipline only)
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Adheres to the requirements of a competency based Practising
Certificate, and engages in the WDHB Professional development &
Recognition Programme (PDRP).
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A demonstrated commitment to understanding the implications for
Maori health which are implicit in the Treaty of Waitangi and to
support and participate in the organisation’s commitment to biculturalism.
Appropriate referral to Te Atea Marino.
Appropriate consultation with Te Atea Marino staff when working
with Maori clients.
Attendance at Treaty of Waitangi/ biculturalism training.
To ensure that the principles of the
Treaty of Waitangi are supported and
implemented in delivery of service
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Services are delivered in accordance
with the philosophies, priorities and
objectives of WDHB and specifically
Mental Health Services Group and
CADS.
All Waitemata District Health Board and Community Alcohol and
Drug Services Clinical Policies, Protocols, Standard Operating
Procedures, Practice Guidelines and Practice Standards are upheld.
Completion of all mandatory training requirements.
All Community Alcohol and Drug Services Performance
Management System requirements are fully met and accurate
records are maintained.
Supervision is undertaken from an identified Supervisor in
accordance with Community Alcohol and Drug Services policy.
Involvement in approved research activities and projects as
negotiated via the manager.
Involvement in quality initiatives and continuous improvement.
Educational and/or training courses, which ensure that the
incumbent remains up-to-date in the fields of mental health/drug
and alcohol disorders are attended in consultation with the
Manager and the Clinical Team Leader.
All service activities are carried out in a culturally safe manner.
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Completes orientations and mandatory training as stipulated in the
Training and Development and team policies.
Philosophies and values are known and supported.
Consumer rights and responsibilities are actively supported.
All conduct is ethical and confidential.
Safety standards are known and met.
WDHB values of openness, transparency, respect, integrity and
customer focus are modelled.
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CADS Dual Diagnosis
Clinical Supervisor
Position Description
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To recognise Individual Responsibility
for Workplace Health and Safety
under the Health and Safety in
Employment Act 1992
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Company health and safety policies are read and understood and
relevant procedures applied to their own work activities
Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self
management of hazards where appropriate
Can identify health and safety representative for area
Please Note:
The above key tasks and expected outcomes are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required of the position and the incumbent.
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CADS Dual Diagnosis
Clinical Supervisor
Position Description
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Behavioural Competencies
Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards 4 Organisational Values of:
Every single person matters, whether a patient / client, family member or a
staff member
We see our work in health as a vocation and more than a job, We are aware of
the suffering of these entrusted to our care. We are driven by a desire to relieve
that suffering. This philosophy drives our caring approach and means we will
strive to do everything we can to relieve suffering and promote wellness.
We need to be connected with our community. We need to be connected within
our organisation – across disciplines and teams. This is to ensure care is
seamless and integrated to achieve the best possible health outcomes for our
patients/clients and their families.
We seek continuous improvement in everything we do. We will become the
national leader in health care delivery.
Our standards of Behaviour:
Welcoming and
friendly
Compassion for
your suffering
Communicate
and keep people
informed
Positive we can
make a
difference
Note:
Everyone Matters
Respect each
Listen and
individual
understand
With Compassion
Attentive and
Protects your
helpful
dignity
Connected
Explain clearly
Teamwork with
patients, whanau
and colleagues
Better, Best, Brilliant
Improve services Safe practice
and ourselves
Speak up for others
Reassuringly
professional
Give and receive
feedback
Efficient and
organised
This job description forms part of an individual’s contract of employment with WDHB and must be
attached to that contract.
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CADS Dual Diagnosis
Clinical Supervisor
Position Description
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VERIFICATION:
Employee:
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Department Head:
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Date:
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CADS Dual Diagnosis
Clinical Supervisor
Position Description
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
POSITION TITLE: CADS Dual Diagnosis Clinical Supervisor
Qualification
Minimum
Tertiary qualification (three year degree or
equivalent) in applied AOD studies, nursing,
social work, counselling or other related
fields.
Relevant professional registration (HPCA,
dapaanz, NZAC, NZAP or similar)
Relevant qualification and/or experience in
Clinical Supervision.
(Nurse only):
Registered psychiatric or comprehensive
nurse with a current
Annual Practicing Certificate
Experience
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Extensive clinical experience in the
Alcohol/Drug and Mental Health field,
and an excellent knowledge base in
both
Proven leadership and clinical
supervision skills
Superior interpersonal/ team building
and conflict resolution skills
Excellent assessment and crisis
intervention
Demonstrated skills in liaison with
other health professionals
Knowledge of concepts of risk
assessment, management and crisis
intervention
Willingness/commitment to work
within a Harm Reduction framework
Demonstrates flexibility in undertaking
new tasks as required in a developing
service
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
A willingness and commitment to
understanding the implications for
delivery of health services to Maori
implicit in Te Tiriti-o-Waitangi
A willingness to support and
participate in the organisation’s
commitment to bi-culturalism
A willingness to support and
participate in the commitment to the
Pacific Peoples Health Charter.
Good physical and mental health
Computer literacy
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Preferred
Relevant postgraduate health related
tertiary qualification
Formal Clinical Supervision training
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Significant postgraduate experiences
working with Dual Diagnosis clients.
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Significant experience in the
provision of clinical supervision to
health professionals.
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Prior experience in dual diagnosis
related clinical practice and
education.
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Clinical Supervisor
Position Description
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A current drivers licence
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